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Little Ilford School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Little Ilford School is a community secondary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1700 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,700

Pupils

1,800

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Little Ilford School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Little Ilford School are allocated by Newham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Little Ilford School — School Information

Full address
Rectory Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6JB
Local authority
Newham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.4% of pupils
DfE URN
102776

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Frequently Asked Questions — Little Ilford School

Is Little Ilford School oversubscribed?

Little Ilford School is operating close to its capacity of 1800 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Little Ilford School?

Admission to Little Ilford School is managed by Newham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Little Ilford School cover?

Little Ilford School is a secondary school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Little Ilford School?

Little Ilford School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.